SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Byron Moore to Head Sales U.S. for Walter’s Shoe Care Products
Walter's Shoe Care Products, the manufacturer of shoe care and foot comfort products, appointed Byron Moore to senior director of sales U.S.A.: Walter's Shoe Care Products effective March 5…
Audi Unveils Trick e-Bike Prototype
Audi presented Wednesday a prototype of a high-performance e-bike at the Worthersee Tour in Carinthia Austria, ushering in a category of e-bikes that can be used for sport and trick riding…
Evolv Sports Names New Rep Agency
Evolv Sports has added Caraway and Company as reps in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada…
OluKai Completes 4th Annual Ho’olaule’a SUP Race
This past Saturday, May 12, marked the finale of OluKai's 4th Annual Ho'olaule'a SUP Race, which was held on Maui, Hawai'i, celebrating the ocean lifestyle with competitive water races, musical guests, and festivities for all ages. Thi
Adam Campbell Named Injinji Team Member
Injinji, innovator of the patented Performance Toesock, added trail running standout Adam Campbell to Team Injinji’s family of elite athletes…
Landmark Conservation Deal Reached in Maine
The Nature Conservancy, the Forest Society of Maine and Plum Creek announced an historic conservation easement on 363,000 acres near Greenville, ME. The easement is one of the largest in the history of conservation in the United States assures the propert
Biggest Loser Survey Reveals Gross Underutilization of Gym Memberships
Nearly 40 percent (38 percent) of people with a gym membership, say they hardly ever use it, according to a survey released by The Biggest Loser Resort. Thirty-two percent of those surveyed who belong to a gym use it three times per week or less with only
Keen Initiates First Recess Pilot Program
Keen, Inc. has launched its first Recess Pilot Program to help small businesses jumpstart Recess to support their wellness goals and provide a forum for sharing the Recess experience. As part of this pilot, Keen will provide technical support to small bu
Cleveland Golf/Srixon Appoints Director of National Accounts, U.S.
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announced the appointment of Steve Nichols to the newly created position of director of national accounts for Cleveland Golf/ Srixon -U.S.A…
Dick’s SG To Hold Grand Opening Celebration in Mt. Pleasant, MI
Dick's Sporting Goods is holding a three-day grand opening weekend for its new stores in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The store will open its doors on Wednesday, May 16 and begin the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 18 at 8:00 a.m…
OIA Rolls Out May Schedule for Outdoor University Sessions
Outdoor Industry Association unveiled its May schedule for for Outdoor University workshops and online sessions, which break down complex challenges and issues specific to outdoor industry businesses. Topics include social media tactics, resale price main
Adams Golf Sees Record Sales for First Quarter 2012
Adams Golf reported record net sales of $37.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to $30.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, an increase of 25 percent year-over-year…
RECALL: 1,100 Salsa Minimalist Bicycle Racks
The Salsa Cycles subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Parts (QBP) is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks because the L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to
Dorel Recreational/Leisure Segment Posts Record Q1 Results
Dorel Industries Inc. said its Recreational/Leisure segment posted record first quarter results thanks particularly to continued strong sales of the Cannondale, GT and Mongoose brands to European IBDs. Operating profits also set a six-year record thanks i
Piperlime to Open Manhattan Store
Piperlime, the online shop owned by Gap Inc., will open its first retail store this fall, at 121 Wooster St. in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. The new 4,000 square foot Piperlime store will offer a similar curated assortment as online, immersing
